Skip to content

Local News

Bradford Highlands' 998-unit proposal lands back at council

Bradford Highlands' 998-unit proposal lands back at council

Town receives its first request for a Community Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator order; staff lay out path forward at April 2 meeting
Read more >
Eclipse glasses are hard to find in South Simcoe — but you've got alternatives

Eclipse glasses are hard to find in South Simcoe — but you've got alternatives

Don't buy a shady pair online, when local libraries and the public school board have tips for experiencing the April 8 solar phenomenon safely
Read more >
Long-time Bradford library worker ready to close fond chapter

Long-time Bradford library worker ready to close fond chapter

After more than 36 years serving library patrons, Heidi Northover has retired; community welcome to drop-in to give thanks on Saturday afternoon
Read more >
Nearly 600 stolen vehicles recovered during Project Vector: OPP

Nearly 600 stolen vehicles recovered during Project Vector: OPP

That number includes 483 from Ontario, with a total of four recovered by the Barrie and South Simcoe police departments
Read more >
LETTER: Time to rethink symbolism on our highways

LETTER: Time to rethink symbolism on our highways

'Change the highway (signage) and licence plates in Ontario to something other than a symbol of royalty,' letter writer says
Read more >
Georgian College seeking feedback as it creates strategic plan

Georgian College seeking feedback as it creates strategic plan

Online survey open until May 31
Read more >
'It's a nice feeling': Local man wins nearly $82K through OLG

'It's a nice feeling': Local man wins nearly $82K through OLG

Schomberg's Reginald Fortune will put his winnings in savings until he decides what to do with windfall
Read more >
Hospice Simcoe, Seasons Centre announce partnership

Hospice Simcoe, Seasons Centre announce partnership

Organizations aim to set new standards in helping individuals and families find strength during life’s most challenging moments
Read more >
Police seek witness information after Barrie pedestrian fatality

Police seek witness information after Barrie pedestrian fatality

Barrie woman, 60, dies after being struck by a truck leaving a downtown construction site
Read more >
CF-18s flyover Collingwood marking 100th anniversary of RCAF

CF-18s flyover Collingwood marking 100th anniversary of RCAF

Defence minister and other dignitaries attended private Centennial Homecoming Dinner at Blue Mountain resort in the evening
Read more >